Identifies and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for the speech-language program; communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments. 

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ● Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. ● Evaluates communication skills of students referred and diagnoses speech and/or language disorders. ● Conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings. ● Schedules students appropriately. ● Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech-language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment. ● Reports and maintains student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of services. ● Complies with State and System regulations regarding due process paperwork and Medicaid documentation. ● Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate. ● Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services. ● Participates in professional learning opportunities provided. ● Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into the total educational system. ● Participates in the RTI process at local school level as needed. ● Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs. ● Maintains special education records for SI students at local school. ● Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents. ● Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator NWGA Charter Academy  Job Description 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS  Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Occupational Therapist must:  ● Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior consistent with the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators ● Exhibit a passion for teaching and a belief in the potential of every child ● Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families ● Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment ● Collaborate productively with peers and contribute positively to the school community ● Display a growth mindset, embracing feedback and pursuing continuous professional growth ● Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

QUALIFICATIONS Required Credentials ● Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate for SLP ● Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports ● Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively ● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public ● Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program ● Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Preferred Credentials ● Prior experience as a school speech pathologist in a public/charter school 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS ● Written and oral communication ● Understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support ● Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, students, families, and other agencies ● Participation in required trainings to include the EL model of the school NWGA Charter Academy  Job Description 

WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS OF THE JOB Mental and Physical Ongoing Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.   Mental and Physical Occasional Demands: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally Environmental Ongoing Factors: Frequent exposure to  temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise.  Environmental Occasional Factors: Occasional exposure to:  biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)  

WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION  ● Part-time per week as contracted to fulfill student needs ● Non-Exempt, part-time as contracted ● Calendar as per contracted ● Salary commensurate with experience

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